Make plans to join us for our 2018 Distinguished Alumni Gala which will be held Friday, October 5 in Reed Arena. The Association of Former Students is in the process of surprising the 2018 recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award – the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University. Following each surprise announcement, The Association will proudly announce the recipient on AggieNetwork.com as well as our social media accounts. The full list of 2018 Distinguished Alumni will be posted on this page following the last surprise announcement. Table and ticket information for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Gala is available below.

About the Gala

Beginning in 2004, The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University have annually honored all of the Distinguished Alumni during the Distinguished Alumni Gala. This prestigious black-tie dinner and celebration has become one of the most anticipated events on our campus, bringing together former students, current students, and friends of Texas A&M.

This premier event will feature entertainment, an exquisite menu, Aggie camaraderie, and most importantly, the honoring of the current year's recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Tables & Tickets

Excellence

$25,000

Premier table for ten (10) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Private tour of Balfour for up to ten (10) Aggies to see how the cherished Aggie Ring is made. Transportation to Austin is not included.

Use of The Association’s suite in Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park for one (1) mutually agreed-upon conference game during the 2019 baseball season. Three dates will be available for the sponsor to select from and a decision must be made by December 21, 2018. Twelve (12) seats and two (2) reserved parking spaces available.

Two (2) reserved parking spaces for each home game at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center during the 2018 football season.

Four (4) tickets to The Association’s private pregame reception on October 6, 2018.

Ten (10) VIP passes to Midnight Yell on October 5, 2018 following the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Two (2) premier parking spots available the night of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Full-page logo/name recognition in Texas Aggie magazine with same special message from the sponsor that is included in the Gala program.

Logo/name recognition in AggieNews and on AggieNetwork.com.

Logo screen presence during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Verbal recognition during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Logo/name recognition and personal message in the printed Gala program.

"Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor" bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Integrity

$15,000

Premier table for ten (10) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Use of The Association’s suite in Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park for one (1) mutually agreed-upon non-conference weekend game (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) during the 2019 baseball season. Three dates will be available for the sponsor to select from and a decision must be made by December 21, 2018. Twelve (12) seats and two reserved (2) parking spaces available.

Two (2) reserved parking spaces for each home game at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center during the 2018 football season.

Four (4) tickets to The Association’s private pregame reception on October 6, 2018.

Six (6) VIP passes to Midnight Yell on October 5, 2018 following the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Two (2) premier parking spots available the night of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Full-page logo/name recognition in Texas Aggie magazine with same special message from the sponsor that is included in the Gala program.

Logo/name recognition in AggieNews and on AggieNetwork.com.

Logo screen presence during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Verbal recognition during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Logo/name recognition and personal message in the printed Gala program.

"Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor" bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Leadership

$10,000

Prime placement of table for eight (8) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Use of The Association’s suite in Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park for one (1) non-conference, weekday (Monday – Thursday) mutually agreed-upon game during the 2019 baseball season. Three dates will be available for the sponsor to select from and a decision must be made by December 21, 2018. Twelve (12) seats and two (2) reserved parking spaces available.

One (1) reserved parking space for each home game at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center during the 2018 football season.

Two (2) tickets to The Association’s private pregame reception on October 6, 2018.

One (1) premier parking spot available the night of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Half-page logo/name recognition in Texas Aggie magazine with same special message from the sponsor that is included in the Gala program.

Logo/name recognition in AggieNews and on AggieNetwork.com.

Logo screen presence during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Verbal recognition during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Logo/name recognition and personal message in the printed Gala program.

"Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor" bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Loyalty

$7,500

Reserved placement of table for eight (8) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Name recognition in Texas Aggie magazine.

Name recognition in AggieNews and on AggieNetwork.com.

Logo screen presence during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Verbal recognition during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Name recognition and personal message in the printed Gala program.

"Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor" bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Respect

$5,000

Reserved placement of table for eight (8) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Name recognition in Texas Aggie magazine.

Name recognition in AggieNews and on AggieNetwork.com.

Verbal recognition during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Name recognition in the printed Gala program.

"Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor" bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Selfless Service

$3,000

Reserved placement of table for eight (8) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.

Name recognition in the printed Gala program.

"Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor" bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Individual Tickets

$175

Please note we are unable to guarantee seating together for groups with individual tickets.

Gala Program Tributes

Starting at $250

Purchase a half, full, or two-page tribute in the printed Gala program.

Cancellation Policy

Before August 27 - 100% refund.

August 28 until September 10 - 50% refund.

After September 11 - Not able to provide a refund as event numbers have already been submitted.

FAQ/Contact

We hope you will join us as we honor this year's recipients of the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University, the Distinguished Alumnus Award. If you have any questions regarding the event, please read through our Frequently Asked Questions.

If you need further assistance, please contact Hannah Johnston '11 at Gala@AggieNetwork.com or call (979) 845-7514.